Hand-Knotted Wool Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug, 406 × 298 cm

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 406 × 298 cm — a Sarouk Farahan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 12.1 m² (13.3' × 9.8'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 35 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.